India, Nov. 18 -- The Barsapara Stadium is all set to host an international Test match for the first time ever, with the key attraction being the serving of tea before lunch-a first in the history of the format. However, India captain Shubman Gill is unlikely to feature in this historic occasion in Guwahati as he continues to race against time to be fit for the do-or-die second Test against South Africa.

Gill was taken to the hospital at the end of Day 2 in Kolkata last Saturday after retiring hurt on four, having faced just three balls in India's first innings. On the following morning, the BCCI confirmed that he would take no further part in the match, in which the hosts were bowled out for just 93 runs in their chase of 124. He was di...